The 10 best Monopoly versions
Last checked 4 November 2026
Quick answer: If you want the original Monopoly board, get the classic Hasbro game: 2 to 6 players, ages 8 and up. For something quicker, Monopoly Deal is the card game version for 2 to 5. Monopoly Junior suits children from 4, Cheaters Edition puts cheating into the rules, Monopoly Knockout takes about 20 minutes for up to 8, and the Mega Edition is the big board for 2 to 8.
There are hundreds of Monopoly games, and most of them are the classic board with a new theme painted on. That's fine if you love the theme, but some versions change how the game plays, and a few fix the thing everyone moans about: it goes on too long. These ten are the ones worth knowing, from the original Monopoly board to the card game, a kids' version, a 20-minute party game and the big Mega Edition. Players and ages come from Hasbro's own UK pages or the publisher of each edition, and each card says how easy it is to teach.
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1. Monopoly
The original. Buy streets, collect full colour sets, build houses and hotels and charge rent until everyone else goes bankrupt.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: The original Monopoly board game, and still the one most people mean. You buy properties, collect full colour sets, build houses and hotels and charge rent until everyone else is bankrupt. Hasbro's current UK edition is 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up, with 8 tokens, 32 houses and 12 hotels. It's long, and it's meant to be, so save it for a wet afternoon rather than a school night.
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2. Monopoly Deal
Monopoly as a 110-card game. Play up to three cards a turn to bank money, lay down property or charge rent, and the first to finish three full sets in different colours wins.
- Players
- 2 to 5 players
- Age
- 8+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Easy to teach
Why it suits this: The Monopoly card game, and the version we'd play most. You still collect property sets and charge rent, but you play up to three cards a turn and the first to finish three full sets in different colours wins. It's 110 cards for 2 to 5 players aged 8 and up, and Hasbro says it can be played in as little as 15 minutes, so it fits in a coat pocket and a lunch break.
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Details last checked 20 October 2026.
3. Monopoly Junior
A 2-in-1 Monopoly for kids. Level 1 is counting and matching for ages 4 to 5; flip the board for Level 2, with reading, simple maths and Monopoly money.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 4+
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: The best way in for young children. The current Monopoly Junior has a two-sided board: Level 1 is counting and matching for ages 4 to 5, and when they're ready you flip it over for Level 2, with reading, simple sums and Monopoly money. Hasbro has it for 2 to 6 players aged 4 and up, so the whole family can join in.
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4. Monopoly Cheaters Edition
Monopoly where cheating is part of the rules. Cheat cards tell you what to try, and if you're caught, a plastic handcuff chains your token to Jail.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: Everyone cheats at Monopoly, so this one makes it part of the rules. Cheat cards tell you what to try, and if you're caught, a plastic handcuff chains your token to Jail. It's 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up. Great for a family that already argues about the rules; maybe not for one that takes it too seriously.
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5. Monopoly Knockout
Monopoly as a sliding game. Push your tokens down a board over three feet long, land on properties for cash and knock rivals into Jail or off the board.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 8+
- Play time
- about 20 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Monopoly as a sliding game, and the quickest board version here. You push your tokens down a board over three feet long, aiming for properties that pay out and trying to knock other tokens into Jail, Luxury Tax or off the board. Hasbro says about 20 minutes for 2 to 8 players aged 8 and up, and you can play in teams. A very good party game for people who'd never sit through the real thing.
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6. Monopoly F1 Edition
Formula 1 Monopoly with car and helmet tokens for all 11 teams, the 2026 races on the board, and car cards you upgrade for a Monopoly Grand Prix.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: The Formula 1 Monopoly, and one that adds a proper new idea. There are car and helmet tokens for all 11 teams and the 24 races of the 2026 season on the board, and you collect Car cards to upgrade your car for the Monopoly Grand Prix. It's 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up. The obvious gift for an F1 fan who still likes a family board game.
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7. Monopoly The Mega Edition
A bigger Monopoly board with 9 extra properties, skyscrapers, train depots and a Speed Die that moves things along. Up to 8 can play.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes some explaining
Why it suits this: For people who want more Monopoly, not less. The Mega Edition is the classic board plus 9 extra properties, skyscrapers, train depots and a Speed Die that keeps things moving, and it plays with up to 8. It's made by Winning Moves for 2 to 8 players aged 8 and up. It's the American board, with US streets and dollars, sold here as an import.
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8. Monopoly Fortnite Edition
Monopoly that plays like a battle royale. You collect Health Points instead of money, dodge the Storm, and the last player standing wins.
- Players
- 2 to 7 players
- Age
- 13+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: The one for teenagers who'd rather be gaming. You choose from 27 Fortnite outfits, collect Health Points instead of money, use loot chests and walls, and every time someone passes Go, the Storm moves in. The last player standing wins. Hasbro has it for 2 to 7 players aged 13 and up.
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9. Monopoly Disney Villains Edition
Disney Monopoly where you play the baddies. Buy Villain Contracts instead of streets, use Poison Apple cards and grab the Flames of Power for a special ability.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: Our Disney Monopoly pick, because you get to play the baddies. Instead of streets you buy Villain Contracts, Poison Apple cards let you steal coins and properties, and when you pass Go you put the Flames of Power ring on your token and use your villain's special ability. It's 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up.
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10. Monopoly Squishmallows Edition
Squishmallows Monopoly. Buy and trade your favourite Squishmallows, build squads and collections, and it comes with a small Cam the Cat plush.
- Players
- 2 to 6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Our teaching rating
- Takes a little explaining
Why it suits this: A sweet themed version for Squishmallows collectors. You buy and trade Squishmallows instead of streets, build squads and collections to charge more rent, and the box comes with a small Cam the Cat plush. It's 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up, and as close to the classic rules as you'd want for a younger fan.
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The original Monopoly board
If you’re after the original Monopoly board game, it’s the classic Hasbro edition at the top of this list. Hasbro’s UK version comes with the gameboard, 8 tokens, 28 Title Deed cards, 16 Chance and 16 Community Chest cards, 32 houses, 12 hotels, two dice and the money pack. It’s for 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up.
One thing that surprises people: in Hasbro’s official rules, there’s no money on Free Parking. The rules say never to put cash in the middle of the board, and you don’t get a bonus for landing there. Leaving that house rule out keeps the game moving.
Monopoly for your town
As well as the big licensed editions, Winning Moves makes Monopoly boards for UK towns, cities and counties, with local landmarks on the board. There are dozens, from Cornwall to Edinburgh, and they make a good present for someone who’s moved away from home.
The Monopoly card game
When people search for the Monopoly card game, they usually mean Monopoly Deal. It keeps the property sets and rent, drops the board, and finishes far sooner. It’s also in our best card games guide.
Games like Monopoly
If what you really want is the feeling of Monopoly without the long finish, see our games like Monopoly (but better). For other big family board games, try family board games for all ages, and for a crowd, party games.
Monopoly questions
How many people can play Monopoly?
The classic Monopoly board game is for 2 to 6 players. The Mega Edition and Monopoly Knockout both take up to 8, and Monopoly Deal is 2 to 5.
What age is Monopoly for?
Hasbro says 8 and up for the classic game and most editions. Monopoly Junior starts at 4, and the Fortnite Edition is 13 and up.
Is Monopoly Deal the same as Monopoly?
No. It’s a card game with no board. You still collect property sets and charge rent, but the first player to complete three full sets in different colours wins, so it’s much quicker.
Do you get money on Free Parking?
Not in the official rules. Hasbro’s rules say never to put money in the centre of the board, and landing on Free Parking gets you nothing.
What’s the quickest Monopoly game?
Monopoly Knockout, which Hasbro says plays in about 20 minutes. Monopoly Deal is the quickest without a board.
How we choose and check
We pick games for the situation, and ignore hobby rankings and hype. Player counts, ages and play times come from the publisher's own page or the box. If we can't confirm a detail there, we leave it off the card. The teaching rating is our own view from reading the rules, not a publisher figure. Nobody pays us to include a game. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. See how we make money.